Patient Access Specialist

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
High-volume, detail-oriented pre-service activities
Accurate preparation within ehr
Subject-matter-expert on government payors
The Patient Access Specialist plays a critical frontline role in supporting organizational excellence in patient experience, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle performance

Job Summary

  • The Patient Access Specialist plays a critical frontline role in supporting organizational excellence in patient experience, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle performance.
  • This position is primarily responsible for executing high-volume, detail-oriented pre-service activities to ensure all scheduled appointments are accurately prepared within the electronic health record (EHR) and aligned with payer and provider requirements.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

Matching Summary

The Patient Access Specialist plays a critical frontline role in supporting organizational excellence in patient experience, operational efficiency, and revenue cycle performance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-volume, detail-oriented pre-service activities
  • Accurate preparation within EHR
  • Subject-matter-expert on Government Payors
  • Resolve patient access-related items
  • Ensure desk coverage as needed

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and diversity champion
  • Collaborative healthcare organization
  • Improving patient care and lives

Key Requirements

  • High School/GED plus 4 years of experience
  • Associate degree plus 2 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three (3) years of experience in patient registration, scheduling, or billing in a healthcare environment
  • CHAA certification

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